27ers

col80

hi , looking to do a road race (64 miles) on my MTB (2009 trek 8000 series) I have got road tyres on at the min but I'm looking to go a little faster, I was wondering if I could fit 27ers on to give it that little bit extra pace ..... or If you've got any better suggestions

thanks
Col

RevellRider

A 700c wheel with a 23 or 25mm tyre will fit on no problem, plenty of places should be able to supply you with wheel that take disc brakes. The only problem you might find is that you'll be a little under geared.

The Rookie

Personally I'd suggest putting 26x1" tyres on your wheels (I have some Conti's - don't use them any more as they were too harsh for commuting) and fit a bigger top chainwheel. If your into getting new wheels you may as well buy a cheap road bike for the cost!

Simon

njee20

Are you actually doing a road race, or merely a road event? If the former then don't spend too much money, unless you're a very strong rider you won't be able to keep up. Everything is wrong on an MTB; geometry, weight, gearing, air/rolling resistance etc. You'll be massively handicapped.

700c wheels will make relatively little difference, I agree that some 26x1.0 tyres would be the way to go, or just pick up a 2nd hand road bike.

njee20

Are you actually doing a road race, or merely a road event? If the former then don't spend too much money, unless you're a very strong rider you won't be able to keep up. Everything is wrong on an MTB; geometry, weight, gearing, air/rolling resistance etc. You'll be massively handicapped.

700c wheels will make relatively little difference, I agree that some 26x1.0 tyres would be the way to go, or just pick up a 2nd hand road bike.

paulbox

Get on ebay and buy a 2nd hand road bike, will probably be cheaper than a new set of wheels.

My commute is 23 miles, it takes over 15 min's longer on my hardtail (with slicks) than it does on my road bike.